Information On Demand

Every now and then, I like to highlight a Webcast or two to make sure you don’t miss something special.One such Webcast is approaching that is worth your time.

This Thursday, August 27, InformationWeek and IBM will be hosting a thought-provoking live Webcast on how companies embrace change, and based on solid intelligence and analytics, can quickly turn opportunities into advantages.

Titled “Accelerating Business Optimization through Workload-Optimized Analytics Systems,” this one-hour Webcast features IT market strategy analyst Dr. Claudia Imhoff and Dr. Ambuj Goyal, general manager of IBM’s Information Management software, along with .They will be covering:

The importance of analytics in optimizing business results

Why companies struggle to meet their current analytic and information needs

The importance of flexibility in a high-performance analytics infrastructure

Posting this information on this Webcast for anyone who is interested or inclined to learn more about how DB2 9.7 has out-of-the-box support for Oracle's PL/SQL dialect. The Webcast will cover several other new features as well that allow many applications written for Oracle to execute virtually unchanged with DB2.

It is being hosted by the experts at IBM's DB2 labs. This should be most informative.

IBM Data Management magazine continues its legacy with the deep technical coverage, news and events, and hands-on commentary from top-notch columnists you have come to expect. It also contains fresh insights on the business ramifications of IBM data management solutions—all in an exciting new design that is easy to navigate and consume.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this, about IBM Data Management magazine or about your free subscription.

I don’t highlight too many Webcasts, but this one warrants your attention.

On Thursday, June 11 InformationWeek and IBM will be hosting a wickedly interesting live Webcast on how companies are using new data management technologies to save on data administration and other costs – and reinvesting those savings into business priorities such as information-driven optimization.

Titled “Reducing Data Management Costs to Put the Focus Back on Business Goals,” this one-hour Webcast features IT market strategy analyst Merv Adrian and Arvind Krishna, vice president of IBM’s Enterprise Information Management Products. They will be covering:

How the demands of the crushing volume of data affect corporate budgets

How new technologies in IBM DB2 9.7 and IBM InfoSphere Warehouse 9.7 can result in cost savings through automated administration, more-efficient storage, faster performance, and the simplified creation of virtual appliances

How to leverage efficient data management to quickly adapt to changing business needs

The IBM Information On Demand Conference for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will take place next week in Berlin.If you have the opportunity and are in the area, you should plan on attending.If not, conference summaries will be available as the event unfolds.

The IOD EMEA conference boasts very compelling content from IBM senior executives as well as technical and business leadership tracks and over 300 breakout sessions.Additionally, attendees can take part in three days of education and training including 20-hands-on lab sessions and 40-useability labs.

Furthermore, the Expo Solution Centre will showcase the latest solutions presented by IBM and its business partners.

In summary, this is the single event in EMEA 2009 where you can find answers and learn how to:

Welcome to the Information On Demand blog site. I look forward to reading your postings and responding to your queries. Please make sure you follow this blog site for updates, insights and information about IOD in addition to posting your content. Thank you for taking the time to visit and blog. Let's keep in touch. --Rick.M--

IBM Database Magazine is now IBM Data Management magazine.Expect the same great content, the same technical details, the same insights, tips and helpful commentary, but with much more. There's a new look and feel that's inviting and easier to navigate, plus extra coverage on how information and data are shaping business today. You will find this to be a “must read” when it comes to staying current on database developments.

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